time frame

American  

noun

1. a period of time during which something has taken or will take place.

   We're talking about a time frame of five minutes for the president's visit.

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time frame British  

noun

1. the period of time within which certain events are scheduled to occur

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Etymology

Origin of time frame

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Although the last week has been painful for quant funds, asset allocators remind investors that it’s important to look at returns over a wider timeframe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Mottershead wanted to change certain terms and asked for a more open-ended timeframe to reduce emissions.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

It only goes up to 2023, so it cannot give us a full picture, and the story it tells depends on the timeframe we choose.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Generally, the timeframe would apply to income-tax returns filed for the tax years 2019 through 2022.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Although the timing isn’t confirmed, reports point to a June or July timeframe.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026